Blooming heather
Heather is also called 'Ling'. Look for it on Surrey's heaths, where it attracts all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
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Visit a reserve
The nature reserves we care for are some of the best places to visit in Surrey if you love wildlife and the great outdoors.
Fires on nature reserves
Help us protect Surrey's nature reserves from the threat of fire.
Heather
Heather is also called 'ling'. Look for it on our heaths, moors and bogs, where its delicate, loosely arranged pink flowers attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
Bell heather
Bell heather is our most familiar heather. In summer, it carpets our heaths, woods and coasts with purple-pink flowers that attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
Dog walking on reserves
Information and advice for those wishing to visit our nature reserves with their dog/s.
Out on the reserves
Find out about how our volunteers have been taking action for nature out on our reserves this summer.
Heather - a heathland hero
As we develop the satellite and AI-based tools that will drive the success of the Space4Nature project, our staff and volunteers are moving into a new habitat for surveying – heathlands.
Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve
A beautiful private educational nature reserve nestling in semi-ancient woodland. Nower Wood hosts our flagship education centre for schools and adult learners.
'Super' National Nature Reserve connects nature and people like never before
The Wealden Heaths 'Super' National Nature Reserve in West Surrey brings landowners together to care for 2,765ha of wildlife habitats.
Vine House Farm bird food
Purchase your bird food from Vine House Farm and help wildlife in Surrey.
A Week in the Life of an SWT Reserves Officer
Steph Boore takes us through a typical week in the life of an SWT Reserves Officer during the winter months.